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Rosenberg vs HIF

A detailed side-by-side comparison of two leading Swiss boarding schools. See how they compare on tuition, curricula, student body, facilities, and more.

Institut auf dem Rosenberg

St. Gallen, St. Gallen
Founded 1889
260 students
50 nationalities
From CHF 100’000
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Hochalpines Institut Ftan

Ftan, Graubünden
Founded 1793
100 students
20 nationalities
From CHF 70’000
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Category
Rosenberg
HIF
General
Founded1,8891,793
LocationSt. Gallen, St. GallenFtan, Graubünden
Altitude700m1,648m
Gender Policyco-edco-ed
Age Range6–1912–18
Campus Size10 hectares5 hectares
Academics
CurriculaIB, A-Levels, AP, Swiss Matura, German Abitur, High School DiplomaIB, Swiss Matura
Teaching LanguagesEnglish, GermanGerman, English
Average IB Score34N/A
Student:Teacher Ratio1:41:5
AccreditationsCIS, IB, CambridgeIB, Swiss Federation
Student Body
Total Students260100
Boarding Students23080
Day Students3020
Nationalities5020
Fees & Costs
Tuition (from)CHF 100’000CHF 70’000
Tuition (to)CHF 150’000CHF 88’000
Registration FeeCHF 5’000CHF 1’000
DepositCHF 25’000CHF 10’000
Hidden Fees (annual)CHF 31’000CHF 5’500
True Annual CostCHF 181’000CHF 93’500
Features
Summer Program
Viewbook Available

Rosenberg — Facilities

Innovation LabArt & Design AtelierRooftop TerraceIndoor PoolTennis CourtsLibraryMusic Studios

Sports

TennisSwimmingSkiingFootballGolfFencingEquestrianSailing

HIF — Facilities

Historic Main BuildingScience LabsSports HallSki RoomLibraryStudent Lounge

Sports

SkiingCross-Country SkiingSnowboardingHikingMountain BikingTennisFootball

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Institut auf dem Rosenberg vs Hochalpines Institut Ftan: Which Is Right for Your Family?

Both Institut auf dem Rosenberg (founded 1889) and Hochalpines Institut Ftan (founded 1793) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in St. Gallen, St. Gallen and Ftan, Graubünden respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.

Academics: Rosenberg offers IB and A-Levels and AP and Swiss Matura and German Abitur and High School Diploma curricula, while HIF provides IB and Swiss Matura.

Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 100’000 for Rosenberg and CHF 70’000 for HIF. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 181’000 and CHF 93’500.

Community: Rosenberg has 260 students from 50 countries, while HIF has 100 students from 20 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:4 and 1:5.